What’s in a name? Exodus 20:7

Text: Exodus 20:7

Introduction

1. No other gods
2. No carved image
3. No misuse of the divine name

The Nature of the Command

• “take” – take up, oath language.
• “the name of the LORD your God” – God’s proper name
• “in vain” – no frivolous or blasphemous use

What is forbidden in the third commandment?

1. Don’t take an oath in the name of the LORD that you aren’t going to fulfill.
2. Don’t overtly speak in ways that the name of the LORD.
3. Don’t use the name of the LORD for selfish purpose.
4. Don’t use the name of the LORD flippantly.

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